Lead Production Engineer
Dow
At a glance
Position:Lead Production Engineer
Primary Location:Plaquemine (LA, USA), Louisiana, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:07/14/2025
Job Number:R2060308
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About you and this role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for aLead Production Engineerat our Plaquemine, Louisiana site.
Dow Production Engineers serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality productions.
This role is aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions (“Diamond Infra”) company and will be seconded from Dow to Diamond Infrastructure Solutions until January 1, 2027. At that time, the role will become directly aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions Company.
Responsibilities
+ Respond urgently to Gulf Coast Pipeline (GCPL) issues and emergencies. Act as a technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions. Track unplanned events (UPEs) and keep department’s tracker up to date.
+ Serve as project manufacturing representative on small Department of Transportation (DOT) projects.
+ Ensure compliance with DOT and other regulations like PHMSA.
+ Provide technical support to the area technicians on operational and maintenance issues.
+ Participate in Process Safety initiatives like LOPA Revalidation, LPP Gap Assessment, SIS Assessment etc.
+ Develop scope for major maintenance projects & provide engineering support for the successful shut-down, construction, and start-up activities.
+ Work with commercial group to identify and execute opportunities. Determine asset capability for gas scheduling/planning purposes.
+ Coordinate outages to make necessary pipeline adjustments.
+ Participate in audits for Department of Transportation/Railroad Commission RCC), Environment Health & Safety, LA Department of Natural Resources and the Technology Center.
+ Elevate and appropriately apply knowledge of pipeline and technology. Study historical data convene with Tech Center or other SMEs to foster technical knowledge and effective troubleshooting. Investigate reliability issues for pipeline components/systems.
+ Ensure Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and utilized, and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance. Challenge/escalate MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.
+ Partner with the experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve operating discipline. Diagnose and document root causes of unplanned events in responsibility.
+ Understand why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keep a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.
+ Report all events that could have a negative effect on the product quality.
+ Demonstrate and validate expertise through a certification and on-boarding process that includes:
+ Fundamental principles (mass balance, energy balance, pressure, temperature), technology, and process safety knowledge.
+ Time on shift and in the field with the operations team.
+ Gulf Coast Pipeline knowledge (including various pipelines, stations, equipment, process control technology).
+ EHS - Life Critical Standards and key environmental information for their unit.
Qualifications
+ A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
+ At least 6+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or related experience required.
+ Must have a current, valid, United States driver license. Will drive to various sites within Louisiana approximately 15% or more.
+ Able to walk on right of ways and uneven ground surface.
+ DOT and RRC experience preferred.
+ Must possess a TWIC cardorbe eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
+ A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Your Skills
+ Advanced Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving:The engineer must diagnose root causes of unplanned events, investigate reliability issues, and provide technical support for operational and maintenance challenges.
+ Process Safety and Risk Management:Participation in initiatives like LOPA Revalidation, SIS Assessments, and LPP Gap Assessments demands a strong foundation in process safety principles and methodologies.
+ Project and Outage Coordination:The role involves developing scopes for major maintenance projects and coordinating shutdowns, construction, and start-ups—requiring strong project management and planning skills.
+ Communication and Cross-Functional Collaboration:Working with commercial teams, operations, and technical experts, as well as participating in audits and knowledge transfer, calls for excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional Notes
+ This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
+ Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
+ Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
+ Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
+ Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
+ Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
+ Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
+ Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
+ Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
+ Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
+ Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
+ Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
+ Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
+ Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
+ Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
+ On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
+ Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
+ Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
+ Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
+ Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
+ Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
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